Ludvig Holberg
Danish-Norwegian writer, philosopher and historian (1684–1754)
Ludvig Holberg was born on December 3, 1684 in Bergen and died on January 28, 1754 in Copenhagen, aged 69. Recorded occupations: writer, philosopher, playwright, historian, essayist and autobiographer. Country of citizenship: Norway and Kingdom of Denmark. Positions held include professor and rector. Notable works include “The Political Tinker”. Educated at University of Copenhagen and Bergen Cathedral School.
- Born
- December 3, 1684 · Bergen
- Died
- January 28, 1754 · Copenhagen
- Age at death
- 69
- Citizenship
- Norway, Kingdom of Denmark
- Occupations
- writer, philosopher, playwright, historian, essayist, autobiographer
- Positions held
- professor, rector
- Notable works
- The Political Tinker
- Education
- University of Copenhagen, Bergen Cathedral School
- Wikipedia editions
- 47 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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